A Large Dragon Painting by Chi Un-Yong (Pack Ryon) (1852-1935):
Korea, Dated 1930
A large dragon pursuing a pearl in clouds with an inscription
This is painted in ink and color on silk with a large inscription on upper right
and also dated; his age of 78 with his signature and two red seals (Chi Un-Yong and
Pack Ryon). This is a very rare subject in his paintings, he commonly painted landscapes
and portraits. It is in very good condition without any minor damages.
It measures 53 3/4” x 21 1/2” (136.5cm x 54.5cm) painting only
References; please see Korean Art, The Brooklyn Museun, by Robert J. Moes, pl. 33 and also Korean Art and Calligraphy by Han Moon-young, published in 2000, Seoul